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A TV, a Nook or a Kindle Fire for my sewing room .....????

A TV, a Nook or a Kindle Fire for my sewing room .....????

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Old 03-07-2013, 10:52 AM
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I have a 13" TV in my sewing room and it comes in handy. I got a kindle for Christmas from my hubby and ended up returning it. It was to small and just didn't give me the same satisfaction as a "real" book. The TV is great for when I am doing a lot of pinning, like when I make the "princess Pillowcase dresses" or even pin basting quilt componets etc. I am of the generation that still worships the TV. We got our first one when I was 12 years old.
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Old 03-07-2013, 11:23 AM
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Depends kindle fire good for music and downloads , otherwise tv, watch tv, watch quilting dvds music channels ect.
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Old 03-07-2013, 11:29 AM
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I have a 40" flat screen in my sewing room and I use it very often when I am in there. When I'm not watching the TV, I'm listening to CBC radio via the internet. My home computer with a 24" screen is also in my sewing room, but I don't use it for watching movies or tv, I use the TV for that. Also have a Kindle and concurr with other posters that the screen is too small. I recommend going with the TV.
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Old 03-07-2013, 11:40 AM
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I'd go with the TV.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:04 PM
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I'm getting a lot of pms where to find the Send to Kindle app. It's at Amazon. All Kindle apps are at Amazon. Type in Send to Kindle app in the search window.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:18 PM
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I would recommend the TV with DVD. I have one in my sewing room that I use to watch videos ( movies and quilting videos) . I have a kindle fire, which I use to read e books - love the small size.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:48 PM
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I have a kindle fire and I love it. It has internet access if you want to google something. It's also great for reading books and listening to music. I keep it in my purse and have used it in my kitchen to access recipes and make a grocery list.
I would use it to watch a program if I was somewhere like a plane, train or bus, but I'm a big screen person. I have a 40" tv for programs. A 15" tv would not cut it for me, either. If I'm going to watch a program I prefer a bigger screen if at all possible.
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Old 03-07-2013, 01:49 PM
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TV in sewing room. IPad for propping next to cutting table or sewing machine or ironing board for those You Tube videos.

Go with the Fire. You can pick up a flat screen smaller TV very reasonably now
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Old 03-07-2013, 02:43 PM
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I would go with the Kindle because you can use it everywhere and besides if you pick the TV then you have to watch TV and not quilt O-O...to much distraction for me unless you only use the music channels while you sew....then you go back and get that on the kindle and plus much more.....I love kindle
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Old 03-07-2013, 02:47 PM
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I have a Nook Color that I've had for a couple of years and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I have it connected to my wireless network so can do mostly whatever I want on it! My suggestion would be to really evaluate the use of the device and go from there! Congrats on your 20 years
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